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I have some vericose veins on the calf and outside of the thigh right above the knee on the right leg. They would sometimes hurt--a lot. A friend had pain in her leg and they found she had a blood clot so I went to my doctor. I only have broken veins. I looked at the ingredients on a popular vein therapy. It listed horse chestnut as the first ingredient, but it was too costly for me. I check...

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ALLMAN | 55-64 | Male | Patient
12/3/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I use Natural Factors Horse Chestnut 18% aescin extract (combined with Grapeseed 95% polyphenols) capsules on hot days to treat discomfort (burning or itching) from varicose veins on my calves. I typically experience the discomfort on very hot days after jogging, bicycling or prolonged walking. 1 capsule seems to be enough.

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arona40 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/11/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I started using horse chestnut extract about a week ago for spider veins on my legs. Not only did the stuff shrink my spider veins noticeably in just a few days it made me feel great. I had low back pain and fibromialsia and both also diminished drastically. more study is needed on this extract for other uses or treatments per say arthritis, high blood pressure, or high glucose levels in the blood. one of natures' marvels

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Cornell | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/25/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I took the first pill 3 days ago and just got out of bed. It made me dizzy, blurred my vision, decreased my blood pressure, and did not let me carry my daily activities/responsibilities. In essence, I was handicapped for 3 days until the effect wore offd. BE CAREFUL!!!

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lgee | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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have venus insufficiency in 4 days of taking horse chestnut 300 milligrams i had no swelling in 4 days and none since (2 weeks)fantastic no more pressure stockings

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Mona1946 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/25/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have some vericose veins on the calf and outside of the thigh right above the knee on the right leg. They would sometimes hurt--a lot. A friend had pain in her leg and they found she had a blood clot so I went to my doctor. I only have broken veins. I looked at the ingredients on a popular vein therapy. It listed horse chestnut as the first ingredient, but it was too costly for me. I checked at a health food store which carried supplements of all kinds. I could by horse chestnut without all the extras and pretty wrapping for a fraction of the cost. I noticed within a week that the constant pain was gone. I have taken it every day for over 5 years. I started my Mom, who is now 93, on it. She takes it everyday. She had 16 children and now has horrible vericose veins. She wishes she had known of it years ago.Read More Read Less

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travgal | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/11/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I have only taken it about 2 weeks and, while I have not had any noticeable improvement in my veins, I have experienced constant upset stomach so I will not continue to take it. I don't take any nsaids and only take a baby aspirin.

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It's Essential | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/20/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I use the oral tablet and cream (Planetary Herbals) and although I have only been using it about a week and I can already see a difference in my spider veins on my face. I have not had any side effects even though I take Advil 2x a day and I am allergic to latex.

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